Greenwood Carving Courses
 Spoon carving |
 Fan Bird Carving |
 Ash splint basket making |
Craft workshops 2022
Learn greenwood craft skills on my fun, short courses. Courses make great presents; the memories and skills last long after the day itself and the hands-on real life experience is a perfect antidote to the stresses of the virtual world. All my courses are equally suitable for complete beginners and experienced woodworkers looking to expand their skills.
Please note: you must be over 18 to attend these courses.
Private workshops
For more freedom of dates, you may prefer to book a private workshop for yourself or with friends at your own venue. Take a look at my blog to see details from a previous private spoon carving workshop. Please email me stevetomlin8[at]gmail.com for details
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Spoon Carving
Carving wooden spoons is a fantastic hobby that has become hugely popular recently. Turning a tree into your own practical and unique wooden spoon using an axe and special carving knives is inspiring, engaging and addictive! No experience needed, you’ll learn step-by-step in a safe and fun atmosphere.
- 14&15 May at Woodland Skills Centre, N. Wales
- 21 May, 11 June at Greenwood Days nr Derby
- 20 August at Kith Homestead nr Harrogate
- 8 & 9 September at Broadrake nr Ingleton
- 1-2 October at Greenwood Days – two day workshop to develop your skills further
- 16 Oct at Chorlton Manchester
- Photos from a Spoon carving course in 2020
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Fan Bird Carving
Learn to carve these amazing and beautiful birds from a single piece of wood without any glue. We will look at selecting wood and preparing it for carving before you learn to carve your own birds using simple tools and my own specially developed techniques.
- 22 May at Greenwood Days nr Derby
- 12 June at Greenwood Days
- 31 July at Woodland Skills Centre, N. Wales
- Photos from a fan bird carving course in 2020
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Ash Splint Baskets
An ash log is pounded to separate the individual growth ring layers which are woven into lightweight, elegant and strong baskets. Traditionally carried out in the US, Steve learned to make these baskets with April Stone, a native maker from Wisconsin. You will learn about pounding, grading and preparing splints and the skills to weave a practical and beautiful fruit basket.
- 10 & 11 Sept at Woodland Skills Centre, N. Wales
- 5 & 6 Oct at Broadrake nr Ingleton
- Photos from a recent ash splint basket making course in 2020
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